Chronic pain brought on by accidents and/or aggravated ailments can frequently be among the main causes of depression in patients. When debilitating symptoms induce patients to fight with their everyday physical tasks, their mental health can be tremendously affected. Chiropractic care uses spinal adjustments and manual manipulations that could help restore the initial integrity of the spine. Patients describe how… Read More
Most people don’t think of chiropractic to treat conditions that do not involve the spine, but study after study shows it is effective in treating a wide variety of health issues. Ulcerative colitis seems to have no real connection with the spine, yet patients and researches alike are touting the effectiveness of chiropractic care to treat the condition. This is… Read More
Damaris Foreman suffered from migraines until she received chiropractic care with the chiropractor, Dr. Alex Jimenez. After various therapy approaches were unable to supply Damaris Foreman with the migraine pain relief she desired, she was skeptical initially regarding chiropractic care. But, after the migraine pain relief she discovered with Dr. Alex Jimenez, Damaris Foreman highly recommends chiropractic care. She highlights… Read More
Regular preventative care and maintenance are integral to good health. The better you treat your body, the better it will treat you. Unfortunately, you can’t always see or know when there is a problem and regular check-ups can help you stay ahead of potential health problems that could significantly impact your quality of life. However, many people only see their… Read More
Suffering from a slip-and-fall accident, Aracely Norte's ability to work was highly affected. Chronic pain emerged. No longer could Aracely engage in regular, everyday responsibilities. Enter Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor, whom Aracely had heard about from her attorney. Finally, there was relief from her chronic pain. Aracely describes how Dr. Jimenez cared for her injuries and educated her about health… Read More
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that is marked by narrowing and inflammation in the airways. The condition causes recurring periods of symptoms that include shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and tightness in the chest. It often starts in childhood, but it affects people of all ages and adults can suddenly experience an asthma attack. According to the American Academy… Read More
This is a brief review of some of the essential pediatric complaints encountered in clinical practice.Acute Trauma including acute head traumaNon-accidental Trauma in children (battered child)Musculoskeletal Complaints (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, scoliosis,Common pediatric neoplasms (CNS & others)InfectionMetabolic disease Acute Pediatric trauma: FOOSH injuries (e.g. fell off the monkey-bar) Supracondylar Fx, elbow. Always d/t accidental trauma. <10-y.o. Extra-articular Fx Gartland classification grades… Read More
Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent conditions in the United States, affecting an estimated 100 million Americans each year. To put that into perspective, that’s more than the number of people suffering from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, combined. Many of these chronic pain sufferers are looking for relief beyond pharmaceuticals which can have unpleasant and even harmful… Read More
Why is it that the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting always seem to fall within the same topic of conversation? This is simply because intermittent fasting may be utilized as an instrument to achieve ketosis, the metabolic state associated with the keto diet. During intermittent fasting, the human body is depleted of glycogen stores. Once these glycogen stores are eliminated,… Read More
Say you have neck or back pain. How will you treat it? Many people will go to a medical doctor who will look at the symptoms, such as pain, and treat it with prescription or over the counter medications. In some cases, they may recommend surgery to manage the pain or correct the problem. But there is a safe and… Read More
Diagnosis of the diseases of the abdomen can be classified into: Abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, small & large bowel, and the appendix) Abnormalities of the accessory digestive organs (Hepatobiliary & pancreatic disorders) Abnormalities of the genitourinary & reproductive organs Abnormalities of the abdominal wall and major vessels The aim of this presentation is to provide the most… Read More
There has been an increasing number of professional athletes and athletic teams in recent years that have chosen to use chiropractors to treat their injuries, help manage their pain, and help keep them at the top of their game in terms of performance and stamina. Top athletes like Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson, Vernon Davis, and Aaron Rodgers recognize that value… Read More
Migraines affects an estimated 38 million people, including children, in the United States alone. Worldwide, that total jumps to 1 billion. In fact, migraine ranks number three among prevalent illnesses in the world and number six among disabling illnesses. More than 90% of people who suffer from migraines are not able to function normally or work during an attack. A… Read More
If you have low back pain, or have had it, you are not alone. Experts estimate that around 80% of people will experience some type of back problem as some point in their lives. The Global Burden of Disease 2010 lists low back pain as the number one cause of disability worldwide. The good news is the majority of back… Read More
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, or CNS. While the etiology of the disease remains unknown, research studies have found that environmental factors, such as nutrition, may have an impact on the occurrence and development of MS. Other research studies specifically analyzed the association between certain dietary factors in multiple sclerosis, such as… Read More